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yes, but .... if u are a contractor, dont you hate being asked to..

I really fell sleezy when I call other vendors for what I know to be a price quote check. It wastes their time. I was hoping for some insight via the web.

I am ok on rigging cost, I am fine on recovery, disposal estimating and we own the HV electrical any way.

I am more looking for some idea what the equipment cost is on these units, and is the 2K upcharge in line? ( if you feel its a good idea or bad idea for ugrade, is a bonus as well?. We are in New England area

It's not that your consideration for a contractors lost bidding time isn't appreciated because it is, but the price policy is what it is for a variety of reasons. Blind internet bid accuracy could be +/-300% and of little use and only spiral expectations out of control. Quickly.

As a professional buyer in the industry, I'm sure you are aware of SAYLOR PUBLICATIONS and the cost manuals they produce.

long term relationship....if you trust them give them the job. contractors today arent making gold bars changing out a rooftop. i would bet they are treating you well to keep the work in a down economy. dont overanalyze. i just fired a customer for doing the same thing. why? because before calling someone else he accused me o being a crook. what he found out was that i gave them a cost plus five on the equipment since i thought it was no bid....a deal. i would have gone higher markup if it was to go out for bid. total cost of equipment was mid five figures.